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1 JOHN (1) LATTA

Born: May 1, 1734. Died in Orange Co., N.C.
July 13, 1824. Lived in Pa. and went from there to Orange Co., N.C. with his
young wife and a little company of people prior to 1767, date of birth of son
Thomas. "Name of wife unknown" But there was a Suzanna (d. July 5, 1792) buried
next to John in St. Mary's Chapel Cemetery in Hillsborough, NC, 6 miles east of
Hillsborough. Date on tombstones there. This grave yard was on land formerly
owned by "James Latta, perhaps his father". See the notes at the end of this
branch for more detail on this branch. {? Could the above 1 John (1) Latta be
the son of 1 James (1) Latta of Branch No.8 ?} 1790 NC Census - Orange City,
Hillsborough, St. Mary's District: John Latta, Jr., John Latta, Sr.,
James Latta, Sr., James Latta, Jr., and Thomas Latta.

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: Orange County, N.C. Will Book E
- Page 67: John Latta Sr. - June 5th 1823. In the name of God Amen! I John
Latta Senior of the County of Orange and the State of North Carolina being at
present weak in body through age but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given
unto God therefore. Calling to mind the mortality of my body, do make and Ordain
this my last will and testament, that is to say; First of all I give and
recommend my soul to God that gave it me, beseeching his most gracious
exceptance of it and through the all sufficient merits and meditations of Jesus
Christ my Saviour and redeemer and when death shall come I give my body to the
Earth to be buried in a decent Christian manner at the discretion of my
Executors and as to my worldly estate: I give and bequeath to my Son Thomas
Latta his note of three hundred dollars, at my death. I give and bequeath to
my John Latta's two children John and Maria three hundred dollars, at my death
to each one hundred and fifty dollars, which money is in the hands of Jos. H.L.T. Latta, the interest of Said Money to go to my Estate. I give and
bequeath to my Son James Latta his note of three hundred dollars and I give to
my son Jos. Latta, his note of three hundred dollars. I give and bequeath to my
three son’s-in law Robert Walker and Robert Davis and William Faucett, their
notes of three hundred dollars. I give and bequeath to my son-in-law Thomas
Hollaway Junr. two hundred dollars which he borrowed of me, March the Eighth,
Eighteen Hundred and Sixteen together with the In. due thereon. It is also my
will that my two grandsons William and John Hollaway shall have the Colt that
now sucks the Mare, also that my Goods be divided into seven lots as equal as
can be done and drawn for by James Latta, Joseph Latta, Robert Walker, Robert
Davis, and William Faucett and John Latta's two children. It is my will that
all my just debts be paid. It is my further will that what property I possess at
my death shall share equally alike, namely, Thomas Latta, James Latta, Joseph
Latta and Robert Davis, Robert Walker, William Faucett and John and Maria Latta
and Thomas Hollaway Junr. And I appoint my sons Thomas and James Latta the
Executors of this my last will and testament, ratifying this and no other to be
my last will and testament. In witness thereunto I have set my hand and fixed my
seal this Fifth of June, Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Three. John Latta Senr.
(Seal) Published & declared in presence of these Witnesses present: James
Allison, Robert Davis - Orange County November Term 1824 The Execution of the
foregoing last will & testament of John Latta Senr. Was duly proved in open
Court by the oath James Allison a subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be
recorded. At the same time the Excecutors therein named duly qualified. Test.

ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHAPEL CEMETERY (CA. 1759)
[DISUSED]

Latta, John, Sr. (b. 30 Apr 1734 - d. 13 July 1824)

"Here lies the body of Jno Latta Senior."

Location - About 6 miles ENE of Hillsborough on the north side of St.
Mary's Road (SR #1002) at its NE intersection with Pleasant Green Road
(SR #1567)

Survey - This cemetery was surveyed on March 5, 1962 and rechecked on
December 4, 1973 and February 10, 1975. Photographs of cemetery and 14
stones found were made by Milton Forsyth in 2005.

In the Will of: 1 John (1) Latta, dated 1823, he mentions four
sons-in-law, Robert Walker, Robert Davis, William Faucette and Thomas Holloway,
Jr. He does not mention son-in-law, James N. Ray or his daughter, Ann. She would
then be 51 years of age. Probably both were dead, leaving no issue or they were
given their inheritance before the will was made out. See Will below. See
Memorandum Book for deeds in Old Orange Co., N.C. Eleven Children:2
THOMAS (2).Born: Oct. 3, 1767. m. Elizabeth Hastings.3 ROBERT
(2) October 4, 1769. { No History } 4 ANN (2) b. February 2, 1772; m.
James M. Ray. December 28, 1793.5 ELEANOR (2) b. August 16, 1774 in
Little River Twp., Orange Co., NC; d. 1836 in Little River Twp, Orange Co., NC;
m. Robert Walker on April 18, 1791. Robert Walker was the son of William Walker,
Sr., who came to Hillsborough, Little River, Orange County, NC, around 1767,
from Canada. He returned to Canada with all of his family except Robert, who had
married Eleanor Latta. Children: John, William, Robert, Phillip, George W,
Sally, Polly, Peggy, Jane. (See Eleanor's home below)
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/h/e/Mark-Phelps-NC/

The Walker family cemetery located in the side yard of
the old homeplace. The bottom picture is the tombstones of Robert Walker
(right) and his wife Ellenor Latta (left).

The Original (restored) homeplace of Robert Walker and
Ellenor Latta (his wife). Thought to be built around 1809,the homeplace
is in Orange County N.C. in the present day community of Rougemont on
land still owned by Walker descendants. The family cemetery is located
in the side yard of the homeplace. Photo taken during a Walker Reunion
in August 2002 at the home of John Thomas Walker, who lives very near
the old homeplace.

6 ELIZABETH (2) b. December 13, 1776. m. Robert Davis April 16,
1810 in NC. Bk. 2, Orange Co. Marriage Bonds; John Latta, bondsman.7 JOHN"Jr" (2) b. May 21, 1779; d. June 20, 1818 at age 39; buried St. Mary's
Chapel Cem.; m. Sarah May and Nancy Cabe. John and Mary Strayhorn Cabe had 9
daughters. In the history of the New Hope Church at
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lrnoah/NCOrange/newhope.htm, it states that
John Latta married Sarah Cabe, and that Joseph Latta married Nancy Cabe. It is
stated that all of the Cabe girls married men who owned merchant mills. Thus,
John and Joseph Latta would have owned a merchant mill.8 JAMES (2) b.
February 5, 1785; d. 1870; m. Nancy Hannah Holloway {*This line was Branch 10*}9 JOSEPH (2) Born December 20, 1784 {Also seen as December 28, 1784 on
tombstone}; d. May 13, 1824 at age 39. Dates on tombstones in St. Mary's Chapel
Cemetery in Hillsborough, Orange Co., N.C.; m. Sarah Cabe.10 JANE (2)
Feb. 1, 1786; d. _____________; m. Thomas Holloway, Jr. Two Children: John L.
and William F. Holloway (m. Elizabeth Cain, daughter of Hugh and Sarah Cain).11 FANNY (2) b. September 7, 1791; m. William Faucette, Fanny lived in
Alamance, N.C. 1 son, 2 daughters, Robert, Frances, Mary, A daughter of Mary
Married: W.L. McDade and lived at Cedar Grove, N.C. 12 MARY (2) b.
September 24, 1794. {No History} There is a "Mary Howard" who married James W.
Durham Sept. 15, 1849; Witness: John Latta. Could this be Mary Latta?

Land records of Orange Co., NC indicate that on 10 Aug 1778 Stephen Wilson
entered a claim to 150 acres of land lying in Orange Co., on the west side of
the Little River. Book III, page 142, Stephen Wilson, a weaver, from John Latta,
a taylor, ___232, 1786, for L80 specie, 181 acres on Little River, granted by
deed July 21, 1784. Also 235 acres adjoining. Also a tract, (repeats), Witnesses
James Latta, James Latta, Jr. Recorded Aug. Court 1786. Stephen Wilson was
married to Sarah Elizabeth Latta and they had three children, Mary Wilson, b.
abt. 1771, Anne Wilson, born abt. 1774, and John Wilson, born abt. 1779. Is this
Sarah Elizabeth Latta a sister to John Latta, head of this branch?

2 THOMAS (2) LATTA

John (1). b. in Orange Co., N.C. October 3,
1767; d. 1841; buried in the New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Married
Elizabeth Hastings, daughter of Joseph Hastings and Susannah HOLLOWAY, in Orange
Co., N.C. October 25, 1791. Witness John Latta. She was born August 7, 1776.
Lived at Hillsborough, N.C. ""Among those who made improvements in the
Manor-of-Maske, prior to January 18, 1741, and took up Warrants for land between
1765 and 1775, were Thomas Latta; 200 acres in 1761, and 350 acres in October,
1774. This land was called 'Rapho', a name directly traceable to Ireland."1850 Census - Latta, Elizabeth, 73, Elizabeth, 45, Eleanor, 43,
Jane, 40, Arena, 38, Amelia, 36, Rachel, 34, Fanny, 24, and John, 36, farmer
(looks like John and Amelia were twins).Children:204 ANN (3) b. September 15, 1792; m. John Durham. May
13, 1818. Four sons, twodaughters: Thomas Latta b. 1818. James Webb b. 1820.
William Baskett. Joseph Hastings. The daughters died young. George A. Durham,
son of James Webb Durham, b. July 29, 1856; m. Cecelia E. Lynch, gave me this
history of John and Thomas. In 1935 he lived at Hillsborough, N.C.{1996 Note;
Orange Co., NC .Latta/Durham married. And she was listed in the early 1900
letters as being an Indian woman} 13 JOSEPH HASTINGS (3) b. July 20,
1794; d. 1892 or 1897.14
ELIZABETH (3) b. June 18, 1796; never
married15 ELEANOR (3) b. May 23, 1798; never married.16 MARY
(3) b. September 22, 1800; m. George Long. October 28, 1829. 4 sons, 1
daughter. George Long, this foster son of
William Craige evidently settled west of the Craig lands and in the
neighborhood, and on the same land now owned by his descendants, and where some
of the Long's still live. I do not know whom he married, nor how many children
he had; but he had a son by the name of "George", who married Isabel Craig, a
daughter of the aforesaid John Craig - son of William. The children of the union
were: Anderson, Thomas and "George". This last named George married a Miss
Latta, and their sons were Thomas, Robert, John and James D. The last named
(James) still lives on the original lands, and perpetuates the name, and is a
stance Presbyterian. This is the origin of the Long's in Orange County, N.C.

17 JANE B. (3) b. January 22, 1803; never married.
Buried at the New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery. (There is also a Rev. War
marker for a John Latta in the cemetery. It is not their grand-father or uncle,
since they are buried elsewhere.)18 RENEY/(RHENIE on tombstone) (3)
b. March 9, 1806; never married; buried at the New Hope Presbyterian Church
Cemetery.19 AMELIA (3) b. June 30, 1808.20 RACHEL (3) b.
December 12, 1810; never married; buried at the New Hope Presbyterian Church
Cemetery.21 JOHN WISHART (3) b. July 3, 1813; m. Maria Burton on Dec.
16, 1835; Witness - Thomas Latta.22 THOMAS MORRISON (3) b. April 18,
1816.23 FANNY FAUCETTE (3) b. December 19, 1823; d. Dec. 9, 1907;
never married; buried at the New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

7 JOHN "Jr." (2) LATTA

John (1). Born May 21, 1779; d. June 20, 1818
at age 39; buried at the St. Mary's Chapel, Hillsborough, NC; # 1) Married:
Sarah May, June 10, 1804. She was born:____ Died about 1810. No children. # 2)
Married: Nancy Cabe, Dec. 8, 1812. Witness - Joseph Latta. Bk 2 Orange Co.
Marriage Bonds. She was born: about 1787. Died: ____. She was the daughter of
John Cabe and Mary Strayhorn, Sister to his brother 9 Joseph (2) Latta's wife.
Dates on tombstone in St. Mary's grave yard Orange Co., N.C. For his Will see my
Will Book. Children by Nancy Cabe:24 JOHN C. (3) m.
Priscilla E Shaw25
MARIAH B. (3) Born:____ in: Alamance Co., N.C.
Died: September 23, 1849, GuilfordCo., N.C.; third wife of Robert Craighead
Caldwell. Married on July 12, 1825. Robert Caldwell's first wife was Marjorie
Woodburn and second wife was Mary Clancy.

ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHAPEL CEMETERY (CA. 1759)
[DISUSED]

Location - About 6 miles ENE of Hillsborough on the north side of St.
Mary's Road (SR #1002) at its NE intersection with Pleasant Green Road
(SR #1567)

Survey - This cemetery was surveyed on March 5, 1962 and rechecked on
December 4, 1973 and February 10, 1975. Photographs of cemetery and 14
stones found were made by Milton Forsyth in 2005.

Thomas (2) John (1). Born in Orange Co., N.C.
July 20, 1794; d. 1892 or 1897, near Hillsborough, N.C.; m. Sarah Chambers
April 25, 1816 in Orange Co., N.C. Bk 2 Orange Co., NC Marriage Bonds. Moved
with his daughters late in life to Indiana. He later came back to his farm in
Orange Co., N.C. Two separate lists of his children were given me, one by George
A. Durham, grandson of Ann, the other by Cleotis J. Latta. 1850 Census
- Latta, Joseph, 55, farmer, Sarah, 50, Mary Ann, 20, Nancy J., 18, Lucinda, 16,
Joseph, 18, farmer, William, 12, Oliver, 7.

John (2) John (1). Born in Alamance Co., N.C.
about 1805; d. in April 1867; m. Priscilla E. Shaw, daughter of David Shaw of
Scotland November 11, 1834 at Cumberland, N.C. She died October 15, 1849. He
went to Fayetteville, N.C. later in life where he built a beautiful colonial
house overlooking the creek and park. He was a prosperous merchant there and an
Elder in the Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church, February 18, 1844. He went
with his son, John Robert Latta, to Wilmington, N.C. in 1845. A more handful
formed the original membership of the Wilmington Second Presbyterian Church. The
record says conspicuous among them were John C. Latta and John R. Latta.
{"In Fayetteville he made an assignment of a business interest in trust to his
cousin, William Scarlett Latta". On this statement (1996 Note: I have know
idea where it came from) this family was moved from branch No.15 to Branch No.
7, by Robert H Latta in the 1930's. But was he a 1st cousin or 2nd 3rd 4th
?.Also I have seen even today people of the same surname call each other cousin
and not know if they are. This family seems to fit in this branch and so it will
remain until I or some other finds a record that will prove it should be
removed.} Children:57A JOHN ROBERT (5).57B DAVID
SHAW (5) b. abt. 1839.57C ADAM GILCHRIST
(5) b. abt. 1848 at
Fayetteville, N.C. Named for Presbyterian minister. Was pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church at Fayetteville, N.C. in 1841-1860.57D JAMES STEDMAN
(5) named after minister; d. of yellow fever at Savanna, Ga.in 1872.
Minister. Single.57E
WILLIAM (5) d. in infancy.57F HELEN M.
(5) b. abt. 1845; in 1904 lived at Wilmington, N.C.57G PRISCILLA ELDRIDGE
(5) b. abt. 1855.57H
MARIA CALDWELL (5) b. abt. 1847.

James (2) John (1)
Born:____Died____Buried____. Married: Jane S. Howard. She was
Born:____Died____Buried____. She was the sister to Catherine "Cattie" Howard who
married # 78 James Gilman Latta the Nephew of the above # 26 James G Latta. They
were Married in a double wedding on Nov. 12, 1867. She was the daughter of Cary
Allen Howard and Elizabeth S. Howard of Caswell Co., NC.

James (2) John (1). Born in Orange
Co., N.C. January 22, 1809; died August 20, 1883; m. in Orange Co., to Mariah
Dove Burton in December 16, 1835. Mariah was born January 7, 1819 and died at
her home at Gravel Hill, McNairy Co., Tenn. near Selmer May 10, 1902. John Henry
Latta moved to Tennessee about 1851. { Next to his name from old branch No.10 it
states " Came from Orange Co. N.C. to Tenn., in 1851} Children:70
JAMES WALKER (4) b. November 25, 1837; m. Elizabeth E. _______. Lived in
Orange Co., NC. There is a James W. Latta who married Eliza Frazier in Fannin
Co., TX on Sept. 26, 1867.71 THOMAS (4). {1996 Note I can't make out
much of his history from the branch}72 WILLIAM DENNIS (4).73 JULIA ANN (4) b. in S.C. March 23, 1844; d. March 22, 1924; m. Thomas
Jefferson Sharp December 17, 1867. He was born August 5, 1871; m. Bessie Wright
April 11, 1900. Major Thomas b. November 19, 1875; m. Julia Powell, Mary Pearl,
b. January 25, 1878; m. James Anthony McAmis. In 1937 they lived at Corinth,
Miss. She is a N.D.C. and a D.A.R. went in on the Sharps. She gave me
considerable of this history. James Samuel b. August 16, 1881; m. Mary Alice
Bell December 14, 1914. Daniel Franklin b. September 1, 1883.74 NANCY M.
(4) b. October 16, 1846.75 JOHN WALKER (4).76 LeROY DeWITT
(4) b. June 24, 1852; d. in 1936 in McNairy County, Tennessee and was buried in
1936 in Gravel Hill, McNairy County, Tennessee77 DAVID RANDOLPH (4)
b. abt. 1859.

McNairy Co., TN (newspaper) 1932 - Henry Sharp of Corinth was a pleasant
visitor to the Independent Saturday. Mr. Sharp is a son of the late T.J. and
Julia Latta Sharp who were of the oldest and most prominent families in the
south part of the county. Mr. Sharp went to Corinth in 1901 and is a successful
business man there. We are glad to have him pay us a visit.

29
JOSEPH WALKER (3) LATTA

James (2) John (1). b. 1829;
Joseph W. Latta married Elizabeth
(Bettie) Terry
on July 16, 1874 by the Rev. James H. Fitzgerald,
pastor of Little River Presbyterian Church. The Rev.
Fitzgerald was installed pastor at LRPC in February 1874.
Joseph Walker Latta's mother was Hannah Holloway Latta, born
about 1788 and died
July 05,
1853; buried at Mt. Lebanon PB Church.

Children:

212 SADIE LATTA (4)
Born November 01, 1876 -- Died August 21, 1906; buried at
Mt. Lebanon PB Church. Married John Edward Cole (1861 -
1924) Children: Charlie Edward Cole (I cannot read tombstone
picture, but can get data. (I believe that he was born and
died around 1896) Sarah Edith Cole Born September 10, 1904
-- Died November 06, 1945 Never Married

214 MYRTLE M.
LATTA (4) Born November 21, 1883 -- Died June 08, 1906.
Married J. Knox Vaughn Born March 14, 1879 -- Died June 28,
1949. No Children

There was a "Major
Joseph W. Latta" in the North Carolina 66th Infantry Regiment during the
Civil War. Also listed for Company A was: COMPANY A -- Was largely from Orange
county, and was commanded by Joseph W. Latta, Captain;. Albert C.
Faucett, First Lieutenant; James G. Latta and J. C. Lynch, Second Lieutenants,
Privates Philips W. Latta (See #80 below)
and William Latta. Also listed
in the 13th Infantry Battalion:
Latta, James,
Sgt., Co. A, Latta, Joseph W., Captain, Co. A, Latta, Simpson, Lt., Co.
A, Latta, William, Pvt., Co. A.

A copy of a letter written by JWL while in Petersburg, Va.,
on July 8,
1864 to Gen. S. Cooper in Richmond, Va. stating that on that
day he resigns as Captain of Co. A. 66th NC troops.

From the Hillsborough Recorder
dated May 29,
1878 I have found that Joseph W. Latta attended the NC State Convention
and Senatorial Convention, representing Lebanon Township. In
the
Hillsborough Recorderdated December ll, 1878
I have found that Joseph W. Latta was on the Board of Commissions of
Orange County. I found the following article in the
Hillsborough Recorder dated
June 15,1864:

Fifty Dollars Reward

My boxy willis ran away about the 1st of February last. He
is black, about five feet ten or eleven inches high, about
twenty years old, and has lost one fingers from on of his
hands. Mrs. Cox, who owns his mother, is living about eight
miles north-west of Hillsborough; he is probably lurking
about that neighborhood. The above reward will be given
for the apprehension and delivery to me, or confinement in
any jail so that I can get him. Address, JOS. W. LATTA,
Company's Shops, N. C. R. R.

In the 1900 Census,
Bettie Latta is listed with the three daughters and her
status is SINGLE; in the same 1900 Census, Joseph Walker
Latta is listed as widowed.

30 ANDERSON (3) LATTA

James (2) John (1).
Born: Sept. 21, 1807. Died: April 20, 1868; buried at the Latta Cemetery; m.
Elizabeth Ann Alston. She was born: Feb. 15, 1817. Died: Sept. 8, 1878. She was
the daughter of Philip Alston and Sarah Geer. In the Latta Cemetery in
Hillsboro, Durham Co., NC, the tombstone of Elizabeth Latta and an infant are
all on one obelisk with separate footstones. LATTA FAMILY CEMETERY - Location:
This is the same as Durham County Cemetery which is located in Lebanon Township,
three-tenths of a mile from Guess Road on left side of Umstead Road. 1850
Census - Latta, Anderson, 43, farmer, Elizabeth, 33, James, 10, Martha, 7,
Phillip, 5, Betsy, 1 month.

Children:78 JAMES GILMAN (4)
b. Oct. 18, 1840; d. Sept. 23, 1918; m. Catherine Howard79 MARTHA MILDRED
(4) b. April 30, 1843; d. June 2, 1917. Married: (1) Major Ed W. Green (Apr. 7,
1869-Nov. 25, 1893); buried in the Latta Cemetery (one child: Joe A. Green (Mar.
23, 1867-Dec. 16, 1888) also buried there. His tombstone reads: 'In Life We Held
You Very Dear, In Death In Thought You Are Ever Near'; and (2) William F. May.
Tombstone for Mildred M. May in the Latta Cemetery says "Death is Eternal Life,
Why Should We Weep?" (1843-1917).80 PHILLIP (4) Born about 1845.
"Phillip W. Latta, 19, son of Elizabeth A. and Anderson Latta of this county
(Orange) died at Winder Hosp., Aug. 16, 1864" (Hillsboro Recorder - Sept. 7,
1864). North Carolina 66th Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Also listed
for Company A was: COMPANY A -- Was largely from Orange county, and was
commanded by Joseph W. Latta (See #29 above), Captain;. Albert C.
Faucett, First Lieutenant; James G. Latta (See #26 above) and J. C.
Lynch, Second Lieutenants, Privates Philips W. Latta and William Latta.81 SARAH H. "BETSY" (4) b. Sept. 18, 1850; d. May 28, 1851; buried at the
Latta Cemetery.82
GILES ANDERSON (4) b. July 21, 1852; d. Aug 15,
1927; buried at the Latta Cemetery.There are also two infants' tombstones
for Anderson and Elizabeth Latta located at the Latta Cemetery (no names). No
birth or death dates are on them.

Joseph H. (3) Thomas (2) John
(1). Joseph S. Latta was born 18 Sep 1830 in Orange Co., NC, and died 29 Nov
1909 in Mooresville, Morgan County, IN. He married SUSAN M. TURNER 09 Nov 1854
in Orange Co., NC, daughter of JAMES TURNER and MARTHA NEAL. She was born 1831
in Orange Co., NC, and died 1896 in Orange Co., NC.

Notes for JOSEPH S. LATTA:

Joseph S. Latta came to Indiana after the death of his wife, Susan Turner.
Upon his death, in 1909, his body was returned to Hillsboro, NC for burial with
Susan. According to WPA cemetery records, they are buried in the Hillsboro City
Cemetery. Also buried with with their son, Joseph Curtis Latta.

Blanche Latta told Robin Flatt that she and her sister, Bill, had been left
home to be babysat by Joseph Latta, circa 1905, while the rest of the family
went out visiting. The two girls attempted to make sugar candy by boiling brown
sugar in water. The grandfather agreed to eat the candy and almost choked to
death because it was so hard!

John C (3) John (2) John (1) Born
at Fayetteville, N.C. September 11, 1835. Went to Wilmington, N.C. in 1845; d.
July 10, 1898. Married Catherine Ralston at Georgetown, S.C. November 24, 1869.
She was born January 15, 1839. He was Asst. Auditor Atlantic Coast Line,
Wilmington, N.C. The following is supposed to be his history: "Chronicles of
Cape Fear River, N.C. by James Sprunt, 2d ed. 1860-1916, pp. 333-334. John R.
Latta wasAdj. of 51st Regt. organized at Wilmington, N.C. April 13, 1862.
About December 1st, thisregiment was on picket duty near New Burn, N.C. and
under fire for the first time near Goldsbor, December 17. On February 1863 the
regiment went to Charleston, thence to Savannah and later camped at James
Island, returning to Wilmington May 1 along with other regiments of Clingman's
Brigade. About July 1, the regiment was sent to Morris Island as a part of the
garrison for Battery Wagner. Remained there. He was with the regiment from the
beginning to the end without once returning home." Record from the Adj. Gen. of
N.C. Moore's roster of N.C. troops: "Adj. commissioned June 1, 1862. Field and
Staff, 51st Reg. Inf. New Hanover Co. Resigned September 21, 1864." With John
R. Latta, Presbyterian Church on Chestnut Street, Wilmington, N.C. Same book,
p. 623, Second Presbyterian Church, a mere handful formed its original
membership. Conspicuous among them were John C. Latta and John R. Latta."

Children:103A THOMAS (5) b. at Wilmington, N.C.; d. in infancy.103B WILLIAM LOVE (5) b. Feb. 3, 1875 in Wilmington, NC; d. July 24, 1943
in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia (Certificate of Death WV State Dept. of
Health #9055 - WV Archives & History). The death certificate states that he was
the son of John R. Latta and Catherine Ralston, and that he was buried in the
Wilmington Cemetery, Wilmington, NC. He died at 1:00 a.m. of "coronary
thrombosis." His occupation is listed as "Gen. Mgr. Sheet Steel Dept., Wheeling
Steel Corp." His wife is listed as Blanche Johnson. On the death certificate of
Blanche Virginia Latta (WV State Dept. of Health #10024 - WV Archives &
History), she was born Oct. 13, 1874 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert
Johnston and Mary Bohlen. She died July 16, 1923 at Ohio Valley General
Hospital, in Wheeling, WV, at the age of 48 yrs, 9 mos, and 3 ds, of
"Tuberculosis." She was buried in Wilmington, NC.103C LINWOOD DOZIER
(5).103D DOZIER LEE (5) b. abt. 1878.

John C. (4) John (3) Robert
(2) Thomas (1). Married Prudie Allen of Bladen Co., N.C. Alumni of Davidson
College, Class of 55. Teacher in Bladeu County. Member of Co. I, 18th NC Regt.
C. (nicknamed the "Wilmington Rifle Guards") Lived in Raleigh, NC since 1867.
Widowed in the 1880 Census, and living with his brother and sisters. In 1890 was
in the asylum at Raleigh, N.C. One daughter named for himself:103E Unknown (6).

Norwood (3) James (2) John (1). Born in
Orange Co., N.C. December 2, 1849; d. at Vessburg, Miss. March 26, 1893.
Married Sarah Ella Shamberger on March 26, 1898. She was a sister to his brother
Simpson's wife. She was born March 15, ____ in Smith Co., Texas and died June 6,
1890. Then the whole family lived with Simpson S (4) Latta. James went from
Durham, N.C. to Texas about 1881.

John H. (3) James (2) John (1). b.
November 25, 1837; m. Elizabeth E. _______. Lived in Orange Co., NC. There is a
James W. Latta who married Eliza Frazier in Fannin Co., TX on Sept. 26, 1867.

71 THOMAS (4) LATTA

John H (3) James (2) John (1) Born:
December 6, 1839. {I'm not sure of the date, as I can't make out the information
in the branch} Children:128 JOHN (5) Killed by a drunken
man who........{ I can't make out the last 3 words}129 ELLA (5) m.
James Smith

72 WILLIAM DENNIS (4) LATTA

John H (3) James
(2) John (1) { The information was in the branch, but I can't make it out any
more} Married: Sarah Brackin. She was born n 1842 and died n 1934.

75 JOHN WALKER (4) LATTA

John H (3) James (2) John (1) Born
January 22, 1850; d. February 3, 1926; m. Victoria "Vick" Huggins on November 3,
1871. Victoria Huggins (born on August 24, 1853 in Tennessee and died Oct. 14,
1931 in Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas, and was buried in Oct. 1931 in the
Windom Cemetery with her husband, in Honey Grove, Fannin County, Texas.

125
JOHN
GILBERT (5) b. September 8, 1881; d. August 24, 1908; buried in the Windom
Cemetery, Fannin County, TX.126 JAMES SAMPSON (5) b. July 31, 1883;
d. 1943; buried in the Windom Cemetery, Fannin County, TX.127 WILLIAM
BURTON"BERT" (5) b. July 8, 1887; d. July 12, 1968; buried in the
Windom Cemetery, Fannin County, TX.

McNairy Co., TN (newspaper) August
15, 1918 - M. D. Huggins, Zula Raseberry, Victoria Latta and Predett
Emmons, all of Fannin county, Texas are visiting friends and relatives here,
enjoying the shade of the stately oaks, where they played in their childhood
days.

76 LeROY DeWITT (4) LATTA

John H. (3) James (2) John
(1) Born June 24, 1852; d. in 1936, in McNairy County, TN and buried at Gravel
Hill, McNairy Co., TN; m. Malissa Ann "Lizzie" Springer, daughter of Aron Thomas
Springer, on Oct. 2, 1873, in McNairy County, Tennessee. Malissa was born on 25
Jan 1857 in Tennessee. She died on 20 Aug 1944 in McNairy County, Tennessee and
was buried in Gravel Hill, McNairy County, Tennessee. They are buried in 1936 in
Gravel Hill, McNairy County, Tennessee.

Children:130 MATILDA
"Lilles" (5) b. 1877 in TN; m. Odus Armstrong. Lived at Gravel Hill, Tenn.131 LELA BELL (5) b. Sept. 1881 in TN; d. 1930 and buried at Gravel Hill,
TN; m. Joe R. Huggins in 1902.132 THOMAS THURMAN (5) b. in Sep 1888
in Tennessee; d. in 1959 in McNairy County, Tennessee and was buried in Gravel
Hill, McNairy County, Tennessee. 209 JOHN T. (5)was born in
1874 in Tennessee. He died in 1879 in McNairy County, Tennessee and was buried
in Gravel Hill, McNairy County, Tennessee.

77 DAVID RANDOLPH (4) LATTA

John H. (3) James (2) John (1) Born at Gravel Hill, Tenn. December 16, 1858; d.
at Michie, Tenn. November 27, 1932; m. Quinnie McCoy of Gravel Hill, Tenn. She
was born December 8, 1861. In 1939 she was living at Michie, Tenn. she was
living at Michie, Tenn. The children were born at Gravel Hill, Tenn.Children:133 WILLIAM ORLAND (5) m. Eupha Lucinda Springer,
daughter of Jessie Springer and Cora Cordelia Huggins, on 28 Nov 1908 in McNairy
County, Tennessee. Eupha Lucinda Springer was born on 15 Mar 1888 in McNairy
County, Tennessee. She died on 30 Dec 1975 in Corinth, Alcorn County,
Mississippi and was buried in Gravel Hill, McNairy County, Tennessee.134 GLEN DERA (5) Born: December 18, 1881. Married: Terry Gouch. 4 boys, 1 girl.135 JOHN HENRY (5) Born: June 5, 1897. Married: Pearl McCoy, December 11,
???? Was a WWI Veteran from Gravel Hill, Tennessee.136 EARL (5) b.
1895; d. January, 1991; m. Nina Mae Perkins on Sept. 20, 1922 in McNairy Co., TN
(Vol. U, pg. 333). Nina died in August, 1984. Was a WWI Veteran from Gravel
Hill, Tennessee.137
???? (5) { looks like Loma or Lona}

John C. (3) Joseph (2) John (1). Born in Orange Co.,
N.C. August 3, 1845; lived in Durham, N.C.; d. in Orange Co., N.C. October
11, 1908. Married Anna Belle Tapp of Hillsborough, N.C. She died at Durham,
N.C. July 22, 1905. One child:151 DAISY (5) b. in Orange
Co., N.C.; lived at Durham, N.C.; m. William Anthony Elliott of Detroit, Mich.
at Atlanta, Ga. November 3, 1919 and went to Macon, Ga. She wrote: "My father
had a cousin in Raleigh, N.C. named Charles Latta (branch No. 7). There are
Latta's in Charlotte, N.C. distantly related. I know only the younger son,
Nisbet Latta." Marion Nisbet Latta, branch No.12, lived at Charlotte, N.C.
Was he related to her?

91 SAMUEL TATE (4) LATTA

John C. (3)
Joseph (2) John (1). b. September 29, 1855; d. Nov. 10, 1941; m. Pattie Allison
Woods on March 1888. She was born March 2, 1869 and died March 24, 1939. They
are both buried in the Little River Presbyterian Cemetery, Little River Road,
Little River, Orange County, NC. In 1935 he lived at Cedar Grove, N.C. In 1936
she lived at Hillsborough, N.C.

James C. (4) Joseph H. (3) Thomas (2)
John (1). Born near Mooresville, Ind. April 22, 1872; d. 1931; m. Lillie Ruth
Jessee, daughter of David and Mary Jessee in 1893. She was born in Boone co.,
Indiana 1873.

Children:165 THEODORE (6).166 LAURENCE
JESSEE (6).167 HAZEL ETTA (6).168 CLEOTIS J. (6) m.
Lucille Greene of Omaha, Neb. December 30, 1918 where he lived. In January 1926
he lived at Shenandoah, Iowa and owned the Empress Theater. he attracted
nationwide attention when he put up a sign one day that, " his pictures were
very poor today", and notified his patrons not to attend that day. It was poorly
attended. Next day he had a crowded house and ever afterwards. He was not
allowed to choose his pictures but had to take what he could get. He was
congratulated by members of the Latta Clan from all over the country. In 1932 he
was District Manager for Pittsburgh, Pa. for Warner Brothers. Motion Pictures
proprietors.

101 JOHN WISHARD (5) LATTA

Joseph S. (4) Joseph H. (3) Thomas (2)
John (1). Josh Wishard Latta was born 25 May 1857 in Orange County, NC, and died
25 Mar 1935 in Morgan County, IN. He married MARTHA ROSEANNA THOMPSON 19 Jan
1881 in Morgan County, IN, daughter of WILLIAM THOMPSON and MARY MARSHALL. She
was born 20 Jan 1860 in Morgan County, IN, and died 12 Sep 1917 in Morgan
County, IN.

Notes for JOHN WISHARD LATTA:

1910 Census lists John as a keeper of a boardinghouse. He and his wife
received a parcel of land from William O. Thompson, and they built a home on
Gasberg Rd., just north of Keller Road (on the west side of the road). He
migrated to Indiana from North Carolina in approximately 1880, and first lived
with his uncle James C. Latta.

1920 Census lists John as a merchant of a lunch room in Monrovia, Indiana.

1880 Census: lists John W. Latta, 23, as a boarder on the James Hobbs farm
(next to the Thompson farm).

In the 1910 Census, the family is also living in a home with Mary R. Moon
(64) of Indiana and her brother, Thomas B. Rooker, (67), of Indiana.

1910 Census (Mooresville, April 27, 1910, Brown Township).

Obituary: John W. Latta Dies Monday Burial is Here:
Brother of Local
Man Succumbs at Monrovia, Funeral is Held Thursday. John W. Latta, 79 years old,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bonnie McCracken at Monrovia, Monday,
following an illness of seven months. Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at the Mooresville M. E. church with burial in the local cemetery. A
resident of Morgan county for many years, Mr. Latta was a retired farmer. He was
well known throughout Monrovia and Mooresville communities. His brother, James
Latta, is a resident of Mooresville, and a son, Glen, resides near here. Among
other survivors are six daughters: Miss Edith Latta of Indianapolis; Mrs. Ether
McCamey of Bridgeport; Mrs. Bonnie McCracken of Monrovia; Mrs. Martin Hinson of
Monrovia; Mrs. Farlow Rubottom of Zearing, Iowa; and Mrs. Robert Wallace of
Ohio.

The sight of the restaurant run by John W. in Monrovia, and also the shanty
he lived in, were owned by Glenn.

John and Martha built their home on the west side of Gasburg Road, just north
of the Keller Road and Gasburg Road intersection.

The home and additions, made to it through the years, was still standing, but
unoccupied, in 1990.

1880 Census: Monroe Township, Morgan County, Indiana

John W. Latta Single Male 23 North Carolina Farm Hand North Carolina North
Carolina

Living with the James M. Hobbs family

Buried in family plot, Mooresville Cemetery.

More About JOHN WISHARD LATTA:

Burial: Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Indiana

Notes for MARTHA ROSEANNA THOMPSON: Mooresville Times: The
funeral of Mrs. J. W. Latta was held at the Friends church Saturday morning at
10:30, as the Antioch church, of which she was a member, was too small to
accommodate the relatives and friends of the family. Mrs. Latta was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Thompson deceased. A husband, one son, Glenn and seven
daughters, Mrs. Mabel Hobson of New Providence, Iowa, Mrs. Ethel Thompson,
Edith, Flossie, Jessie, Florence and Blanche survive of the immediate family.
Mrs. Monroe Ramsey of Indianapolis, is a sister, and another sister lives in St.
Louis; Anson and Atlas Thompson of Indianapolis and Abel, of this place are
brothers of the deceased.

Services were conducted by Rev. Coun, a former pastor, assisted by Rev.
Forrest Crider. Miss Caroline Johnson of Plainfield, sang a solo.

Many beautiful flowers paid a silent tribute to the high esteem in which she
was held by many friends. Interment was made in the Mooresville cemetery.

There were 3 springs on the farm that hooked into the lake.

Martha was born and raised in Gasburg, Indiana. In the "People's Guide" of
1874, the following was reported of Gasburg, Indiana:

"Gasburg is situated in Monroe Township, on the gravel road midway between
the towns of Monrovia and Mooresville, and contains about 40 inhabitants. It has
one store, one shoe shop, one blacksmith shop, a steam sawmill, and a post
office."

(Gasburg, Indiana is located around the intersection of State Road 42 and
Gasburg Road. On the map it is shown as, east central Section 5, and west
central Section 4, in Monroe Township, Morgan County, Indiana. The main landmark
of the once busy town is the old Gasburg School #6. It is now the Midway Auction
School).

Aged 58, buried in family plot, Mooresville Cemetery.

More About MARTHA ROSEANNA THOMPSON:

Burial: Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Indiana

More About JOHN LATTA and MARTHA THOMPSON:

Marriage: 19 Jan 1881, Morgan County, IN

Children of JOHN LATTA and MARTHA THOMPSON are:

213 MARY ETHEL (6)
b. 14 Nov 1882, Monrovia, IN; d. 21 Jan 1973,
Indiana. She married (1) FRANK W. THOMPSON 01 Mar 1901, son of JAMES THOMPSON
and SARAH GREESON. He was born 20 Jan 1876 in Gasburg, Morgan County, Indiana,
and died 05 Aug 1948 in Bridgeport, Indiana. She married (2) WILLIAM MCKAMEY. He
died 1951. More About MARY ETHEL LATTA: Burial: Mooresville Cemetery,
Mooresville, IN. Notes for FRANK W. THOMPSON: Obituary: Frank W. Thompson, born
in Gasburg, Indiana, died of a stroke 3 weeks ago at the home of daughter in
Bridgeport, age 72. Funeral at Bridgeport Church of Nazarene. Buried in
Mooresville Cemetery. He was the youngest child of Asbury and Sarah Greeson
Thompson and the last survivor. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy
Youngs of Bridgeport and Mrs. Marie Owens, and one son, Norbert. Frank W.
Thompson age seventy-two, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Young,
in Bridgeport last Wednesday following a stroke of paralysis, which occurred
three weeks ago. He was born at Gasburg, the son of Asbury and Sarah Greeson
Thompson and lived for many years in this community. He was the youngest member
of his family and is the last survivor. Funeral services were conducted Sunday
afternoon at the Bridgeport Church of the Nazarene. Burial was in the
Morresville Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Young of
Bridgeport, Mrs. Marie Owens, and one son, Norbert Thompson. (Printed in
Mooresville Times, Aug. 12, 1948) Notes for WILLIAM MCKAMEY: Buried in Clayton
West Cemetery, Liberty Township, south edge of Clayton, 1/2 mile N of US 40 on
Road "O". Children of Mary Latta and Frank Thompson are Marie, Dorothy, and
Norbert.

215 MABLE CLARICE (6)
b. 29 Dec 1885, Monroe Township, Indiana; d. 23
Feb 1922, Hardin County, IA. Buried in the Honey Creek Friends Cemetery. She
married ARTHUR VERNON HOBSON 06 Sep 1908 in Monrovia, IN, son of GEORGE HOBSON
and EMMALINE PARISH. He was born 28 May 1886 in Iowa, and died 26 Jan 1960 in
Eldora , Iowa. Notes for MABLE CLARICE LATTA: Was born with a leaky heart valve.
Heart valve didn't close properly and blood didn't flow to lungs for
purification as it should have. She was always a frail person. And also had
asthma, making it hard for her to breathe properly. Evon and Vern always tried
to keep her from getting colds or flu, but it was difficult in the hard cold
winters of Iowa. She died at the age of 36. Notes for ARTHUR VERNON HOBSON: The
family moved to Iowa from Indiana in 1912, via train. He operated a meat market
in the restaurant and grocery store/cafe with his stepbrother, Arthur Allen, in
New Providence. He started farming in 1915 on Aunt Susan Hobson's farm in
Providence Township. He spent 5 years operating the Hobson Hardware Store in New
Providence in the 1920's, then he went back to the Hobson farm in the Honey
Creek neighborhood. The farm was sold to Fred Cummins after Vern's death. After
he and Mable married, they farmed the George K. Hobson farm in Morgan county,
until their move to Iowa in 1912. Arthur butchered and cut meat for Uncle Arthur
Allen and Mable helped Aunt Sadie Wrightsman cook at the store. A 1910 fire had
leveled the town of New Providence, so the stores were new when they arrived in
1912. Aunt Susan's farm was the farm that Evon grew up on and Vern lived on
until his death in 1960, down the road from the Rubottom farm, on County D65.
Went to the Gasburg School, and a couple of years at Monrovia HS. His step
brother had a grocery, meat market, cafe in New Providence and Vern and Mable
worked for them the first year in Iowa. The second year they farmed, then Aunt
Susan (widow of John, George K.'s oldest brother) put Vern on the farm south of
town which was home until 1960. More About ARTHUR VERNON HOBSON: Burial: Honey
Creek Friends Cemetery. One daughter: Evone.

217 FLOSSIE MAE (6) was born 01 Aug 1891 in Monrovia, IN, and died 21
Mar 1980 in Columbiana, Ohio. She married ROBERT JOHN WALLACE 08 Jun 1921 in
Columbiana, Ohio. He was born 02 Nov 1897 in Ohio, and died 12 May 1962 in
Columbiana, Ohio. Children were Anna Mae and Richard E. Wallace. Notes for
Flossie Mae Lattea: 1910 Census lists Floss as a chambermaid in a boarding
house.

218 JESSE BERNIECE (6)
was born 01 Apr 1893 in Monrovia, IN, and died
13 Jan 1997 in Mooresville, Indiana. Buried in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall,
Indiana. She married BONNIE "PETE" PHILLIPS MCCRACKEN 24 Feb 1920 in Monrovia,
IN, son of CHARLES MCCRACKEN and IDA WILLIAMS. He was born 12 Feb 1891 in Hall,
IN, and died 29 Apr 1969 in Monrovia, IN. Children: Ronald. Notes for JESSE
BERNIECE LATTA: No Fooling...Jessie McCracken turns 100 by Scott W.
L. Daravanis...It was April 1 and the residents of Miller's Merry Manor in
Mooresville were laughing, and singing, and having a grand ole time. It wasn't
because someone got fooled by the "your shoe's untied" trick. They were
celebrating the 100th birthday of their friend, Jessie McCracken. Nearly 75
family members representing five generations came from all over Indiana and Ohio
to celebrate the historic day, even Jessie's 96-year-old "kid" sister. "I've had
a real good birthday," Jessie said. "I've been going full speed ever since I got
up this morning." Born Jessie Latta in 1893, she grew up in the Monrovia area
and attended a one-room schoolhouse in Gasburg. In 1920, she married Bonnie
Phillip McCracken, the brother of former Indiana University basketball coach
Branch McCracken. Up until a couple of years ago, she lived on the McCracken
family farm next to the current Monrovia High School. She said she is still a
big Hoosier basketball fan, but she doesn't get to follow them much anymore.
Because her hearing isn't as good as it used to be, she has to turn up the
volume on the radio or television louder than normal and that bothers the other
residents. Over 150 residents joined the family in a 100th birthday party
Thursday afternoon. Jessie was showered with kisses, cards, balloons and flowers
while the Mooresville Kitchen Band serenaded her for nearly an hour. "I've had a
very happy day, " Jessie said. "I got a lot of phone calls before I got here."
Jessie wouldn't say what she is going to do for an encore, on her 200th
birthday. Obituary: Jessie B. Latta McCracken, 103, died January 13,
1997, at Morgan County Memorial Hospital. She had resided at Mooresville since
1991, moving here from Monrovia. The daughter of John W. and Martha R. Thompson
Latta, she was born April 1, 1893, at Gasburg. She married the late Bonnie
McCracken on February 20, 1920. A homemaker, she was a member of Antioch
Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister, Florence Hinson of Mooresville,
and a granddaughter, Juanita McCracken of Indianapolis; a grandson, Ronald Jimmy
McCracken, died three hours after she passed away. Preceding her in death were a
son, Ronald L. McCracken; five sisters, Ethel Thompson, Mabel Hobson, Edith
Ginther, Flossie Wallace and Jeanettie Blanche Holloway; two brothers, Glen
"Brownie" Latta and Carl L. Latta; another grandson, William Phillip McCracken.
John Sichting will officiate at the funeral rites at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jones
Family Mortuary, where friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday).
Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Notes for BONNIE "PETE" PHILLIPS
MCCRACKEN: The Times, Mooresville, Indiana - McCracken rites held Friday:
Funeral services were conducted on Friday afternoon by Rev. William Chowning for
Bonnie P. McCracken in Harvey Funeral Home. Mr. McCracken died April 29 at his
home following an 8-day illness. A long-time Monroe township farmer, Mr.
McCracken served during the first World War in the Rainbow division. He was the
son of Charles and Ida Williams McCracken and was born February 12, 1891, at
Hall. He married Jessie Latta on February 24, 1920, who survives. He also leaves
a son, Ronald of Monrovia, three grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, two
brothers and three sisters, Branch McCracken, Bloomington, Willaim McCracken,
Mrs. Iris Fisher and Mrs. Lucille Phiefer, all of Monrovia, and Mrs. Inez
Dillon, of Mooresville. PFC/MED/DET, 150 Field Artillery

219 GLEN WISHARD(6)
was born 11 Nov 1894 in Monrovia, IN, and died 04
Nov 1987 in Mooresville, Indiana. He married ANNA MAE MARLEY 04 Apr 1920 in
Monrovia, IN, daughter of ALBERT MARLEY and ELLA KEMP. She was born 18 Aug 1899
in Indiana, and died 20 Oct 1984 in Mooresville, Indiana.

220 FLORENCE (6)
was born 19 Mar 1897 in Monrovia, IN, and died 17 Mar
1999 in Mooresville, IN. She married MARTIN TYRELL HINSON 01 Aug 1920 in
Monrovia, IN, son of ANDREW HINSON and LAURA DOYLE. He was born 14 Feb 1899 in
Monrovia, IN, and died 13 Nov 1963 in Martinsville, IN. Notes for FLORENCE
LATTA: Her nickname growing up was "Bill". Florence (Latta) Hinson, 101, of
Mooresville, died from natural causes March 17, 1999, at Miller's Merry Manor
Nursing Home in Mooresville. Born March 19, 1897, in Gasburg, she was the
daughter of John Wishard and Martha (Thompson) Latta. Mrs. Hinson retired in
1968 after 20 years as a switchboard operator for Larue Carter Hospital in
Indianapolis. Prior to that she had been a switchboard operator for the Monrovia
Telephone Co. in Monrovia and a clerk for the Monrovia Post Office. She was a
member of the Monrovia Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Bob J.
Hinson of Mooresville; one grandson; two great-grandchildren and four
great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and
Glenn Latta; six sisters, Ethel Thompson, Mabel Hobson, Edith Ginther, Jesse
McCracken Flosie Wallace and Blanch Ruhbottom. The graveside service and burial
will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Mooresville Cemetery in Mooresville. There are no
calling hours. Carlisle & Son Funeral Chapel in Mooresville is in charge of
arrangements. More About FLORENCE LATTA: Burial: 20 Mar 1999, Mooresville
Cemetery. More About MARTIN HINSON and FLORENCE LATTA Marriage: 01 Aug 1920,
Monrovia, IN. Children: One daughter, Bobbie Jean.

221 JEANETTA BLANCHE (6)
was born 30 Jul 1900 in Monrovia, IN, and
died 28 Nov 1972 in Palm Springs, CA. She married (1) FARLOW A. RUBOTTOM 20 Oct
1921 in Hardin County, IA, son of CHARLES RUBOTTOM and ARMINDA ADAMSON. He was
born 01 Jun 1899 in Providence Township, Hardin County, IA, and died 31 Mar 1946
in West Hollywood, CA. She married (2) DELBERT ABIJAH HOLLOWAY 20 Jul 1949 in
Yuma, AZ, son of THOMAS HOLLOWAY and OLIVE THOMAS. He was born 10 Jul 1896 in
Conway Springs, Kansas, and died 23 Nov 1974 in Desert Hot Springs, CA. More
About JEANETTA BLANCHE LATTA: Burial: 01 Dec 1972, Desert Lawn Cemetery,
Banning, CA. Notes for FARLOW A. RUBOTTOM: Buried at Inglewood Memorial Park,
Inglewood, California. (Union Star, November 3, 1921) Farlow Rubottom and Miss
Latty were married last week, October 20, 1921 (Eldora Ledger). Notice in Eldora
Ledger/New Providence News (date unknown): Former Resident Dies. Word reached
here Monday night of the death by asphyxiation of Farlow A. Rubottom, formerly
of this place, but for several years a resident of southern California. He had
been sick for the past ten weeks and was found dead at his home where he was
alone and from all appearances had attempted to reach the door, but failed. (Sam
Norton: 1960-1936) More About FARLOW A. RUBOTTOM: Burial: Inglewood Park
Cemetery, Ingelwood, CAMore About FARLOW RUBOTTOM and JEANETTA LATTA: Marriage:
20 Oct 1921, Hardin County, IA Notes for DELBERT ABIJAH HOLLOWAY: Nickname
"Red". Lived at 11309 Killion Pl. North Hollywood, CA, Nov., 26, 1936. Worked at
Pathe Studios, Culver City, CA. More About DELBERT ABIJAH HOLLOWAY: Burial:
Desert Lawn Cemetery, Banning, CA More About DELBERT HOLLOWAY and JEANETTA
LATTA: Marriage: 20 Jul 1949, Yuma, AZ. One daughter, Martha Joan.

102 JAMES S. (5) LATTA

Joseph S. (4) Joseph H. (3) Thomas (2) John
(1). JAMES S. LATTA was born Oct 1863 in North Carolina, and died Jul 1941 in
Monrovia, Indiana. He married GERTRUDE A. WRIGHTSMAN 01 Oct 1891 in Mooresville,
Indiana, daughter of PETER WRIGHTSMAN and ANGELINA WOOD. She was born 23 Nov
1871 in Hardin County, Iowa, and died 19 Apr 1938 in Mooresville, Indiana. Notes
for JAMES S. LATTA: Lived in Mooresville, IN., was listed as a Mailman in 1910
Census. Funeral of James Latta. Funeral services for James Latta, age 77, who
passed away Friday were conducted Sunday afternoon at the home of Rev. E. A.
Freeman, assisted by Rev. Williams of Indianapolis. The songs were sung by Mr.
and Mrs. Carl McBee accompanied by Mrs. Harry Hadley. The pall bearers were
Hershel Coleman, A. E. Elliott, George Long, Carl McBee, Harley "Stevens and
Marion Gunnell. Mr. Latta was born in North Carolina and came to this community
when a young man. For several years he farmed, later was a rural mail carrier,
retiring a few years ago. He was active in the church of God. Three years ago
his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Latta died leaving him alone. This was the second of two
great losses and grief, the first being the death of a son, Dr. Irvin Latta.
Since Mrs. Latta's death he had failed in health. Several weeks ago he had a
stroke of paralysis from which he never rallied. He is survived by one grand
son, Jack Latta, one granddaughter, Joan Latta, both of Washington, D. C., a
nephew, Glenn Latta of Monrovia, three nieces, Mrs. Florence Hinson, Jessie
McCracken, both of Monrovia and Edith Latta of Indianapolis. Burial was at
Mooresville.

Evon referred to James Latta as "Uncle Jimmy" of Mooresville.

More About JAMES S. LATTA: Burial: Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Indiana

Notes for GERTRUDE A. WRIGHTSMAN: Obituary: Gertrude A., Daughter of Peter
and Angeline Wrightsman, was born in Hardin County, Iowa, November 23, 1871,
departed this life April 19, 1938. She was the second child of a family of nine
children. At the age of 3 1/2 years, she came with her parents to Indiana to
live. The remaining part of her life was spent near or in Mooresville. On
October 1st, 1891, she was united in marriage with James S. Latta. To this union
one child, a son, Dr. Ervin C. Latta, was born August 14, 1893. He preceeded his
mother in death December 22, 1933. When twelve years of age she was converted at
Old Harmony church in Wilbur and lived a consistent Christian life. Let's all
strive to meet her on the Golden Strand Gertrude our Friend. Two of the nine
children preceded her in death the remaining six survive. Others surviving are
the husband of daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ervin Latta, a grandson, Jack Latta, and a
granddaughter, Joan Latta. A number of foster children, relatives and a host of
friends mourn here.

Cards of thanks signed by James Latta, Mrs. Mamie Thompson, Mrs. Alice
Beckel, Mrs. Pearl Gray. She was 66 years of age when she died, after 2 years of
failing health.

More About JAMES LATTA and GERTRUDE WRIGHTSMAN: Marriage: 01 Oct 1891,
Mooresville, Indiana.

John R (4)
John C (3) John (2) John (1){No history was found in the branch, but was
listed as if more info was to be listed}

103C LINWOOD DOZIER (5) LATTA

John R. (4) John C (3) John (2) John (1). Born at Wilmington, N.C. February
20, 1882; m. Edna Martin of Macon, Ga. January 28, 1904. In 1904 was general
bookkeeper of Metropolitan Street Railway, Chicago, Ills. In 1935 Treasurer Tide
Water Power Co. In 1937 lives at 115 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, N.C. He
helped to found Winter Park Presbyterian Church at Wilmington, N.C. One
child:173A WILLIAM MARTIN (6).

James C. (4) Norwood (3) James (2) John (1). Born
in Smith Co., Texas September 24, 1887; m. Eddie Cook, December 25, 1910. In
1916 letter carrier at Tyler, Texas. Living there in 1913. One child:174 JAMES EDWIN (6).

132 THOMAS THURMAN (5) LATTA

LeRoy DeWitt (4) John H. (3) James (2)
John (1) Thomas "Thurman" Latta was born in September of 1888 and died in 1959
in McNairy County, Tennessee and was buried in Gravel Hill, McNairy County,
Tennessee; m. Lillie Hamm, daughter of William Dennis Hamm. Lillie was born in
1888 and died on Dec. 8, 1957 of heart failure, in Corinth, Mississippi.

Children:205 BASIL (6) Sept. 25, 1909; d. March 8, 1966 in
Memphis, Tennessee of "plasma cell myeloma." Married Ruth Lusk. She was born in
1907 and died in 1974.210
HUGH (6)

133 WILLIAM ORLAND (5) LATTA

David R (4) John H (3) Thomas (2)
John (1). William Orland (also seen as William Orlan) was born on Sept. 7, 1886.
Married: Eupha Lucinda Springer, daughter of Jesse Comer Springer and Cora
Cordelia Huggins, on Nov. 28,1908 in McNairy County, TN. She was born March 15,
1888 in McNairy County, TN. She died Dec. 30, 1975 in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS.
She is buried in Gravel Hill, McNairy Co., TN.

David Randolph (4) John H. (3) James (2) John
(1) b. 1895; d. January, 1991; m. Nina Mae Perkins on Sept. 20, 1922 in McNairy
Co., TN (Vol. U, pg. 333). Nina died in August, 1984. Was a WWI Veteran from
Gravel Hill, Tennessee.Children:210 ROBERT FONTAINE
(6) b.
July 10, 1929; d. January 19, 1998. m. Shirley Anne Murrah Latta in 1956. She
was born Aug. 13, 1929 and died Dec. 18, 1974. After her death, Robert married
Bobbie Ann Young Mitchell in February, 1977. They had no children.

James O. (4) Simpson (3) James (2) John (1). Born February 2,
1872; d. January 10, 1918; m. Jennie Patterson at Chapel Hill, Durham, N.C.
September 1904. She was the daughter of H. H. Patterson, a wealthy merchant in
that town. She was born March 30, 1880; and died March 28, 1944. They are buried
at the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery (Sec. 1) in Durham, NC. James was formerly
instructor and Asso. Professor of Physics in the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, Durham. He was in the graduating class of 1899 in that university.
Professor Electrical Engineering.

Samuel T. (4) John
C. (3) Joseph (2) John (1). Born September 12, 1890; d. Dec. 17, 1972; m. Anna
Rachel Ham on August 10, 1927. Anna died on Sept. 19, 1987. John served in the
30th Div. World War overseas. Cpl. US Army WWI. In 1935 lived at Mebane, N.C.
Manager the Mebane Wholesale Grocery Co., Inc. John and Anna are buried in the
Mebane City Cemetery "Oakwood" Cemetery, Mebane, Alamance County, NC.

Samuel T. (4) John C. (3) Joseph (2) John (1). b. June 17, 1894; d.
July 4, 1983, "Harold Frank Latta" on tombstone; m. Pansy Edwards in 1920.
Served in World War overseas. She was born Oct. 3, 1894 and died Jan. 10, 1987.
They are both buried in the Little River Presbyterian Cemetery, Little River,
NC. In 1935 lived at Hillsborough, N.C.

Samuel T. (4) John C. 93)
Joseph (2) John (1). b. June 20, 1896; d. Jan. 1, 1984; m. Jessie Stillwell
in 1921. She was born Oct. 14, 1895 and died Dec. 22, 1961. They are both buried
in the Little River Presbyterian Cemetery, Little River, NC. Joseph served in
World War Hospital Corps overseas. In 1935 lived at Hillsborough, N.C. Child:196 MADELINE (6).

157 ALLAN BRYANT (5) LATTA

Samuel T. (4) John C. (3) Joseph (2) John (1). Born May 20, 1898; d. Oct. 10,
1983; m. Margaret Woodruff in 1929. She was born Nov. 5, 1904 and died Dec 26,
1995. They are both buried in the Little River Presbyterian Cemetery in Orange
Co., NC. Children:197 ELIZABETH (6).198 SAMUEL TATE, 3d
(6).

Children:199 CHARLES (7).200 GEORGE
(7) b. at Memphis, Tenn. January 10, 1916; m. Ola Sutphin January 10, 1935.
She was born at Roanoke, Va.201 EDNA ELIZABETH (7) b. at Memphis,
Tenn. February 23, 1919. She died November 5, 1934.

Linwood D. (5) John R (4) John C (3) John (2)
John (1). Born at Chicago, Ills. January 4, 1905; m. Elizabeth Hughes Harding of
Washington, D.C. September 17, 1935. (Daughter of Colin Hughes and Able Randolph
Harding). Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Windsor, N.C. in 1837. Capt.
and Regt. Chaplain 252 Coast Art., N.C. National Guard. The regiment in which he
is captain contains a company (the Wilmington Light Infantry) in which his
grandfather, John Robert Latta, served before the Civil War and that he was one
of the twenty-seven Veterans and Reserves who made possible their present armory
in 1892. One child:204 WILLIAM MARTIN JR.
(7) in Wilmington,
N.C. July 3, 1936. See obituary.

LATTA, JR., WILLIAM, 70,
Burlington - obituaryWilliam Martin Latta, Jr., 70, of 632 Country Club Dr., died
Friday, July 21, 2006 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a short illness.
A native of New Hanover County, he was the son of the late William Martin Latta,
Sr. and the late Elizabeth Harding Latta and was married to Katherine Griswold
"Katie" Latta, who survives. Mr. Latta was retired from Burlington Industries
and was an U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the
Holy Comforter and was the Flotilla Commander for the Burlington Flotilla of the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and was a volunteer for Alamance Regional Medical
Center. Mr. Latta is survived by his wife of the home; a daughter, Virginia
Latta Wright and her husband, Jason, of Chantilly, VA; a son, Glenn Shephard
Latta and his wife, Karen, of Melbourne, FL; six grandchildren; and a sister,
Elizabeth Latta Hill of Wilmington. There will be a private memorial service for
the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Oncology Angels Fund, c/o ARMC Foundation, P.O. Box 202, Burlington, NC 27216 or
to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd.,
Burlington, NC 27215.

Thomas Thurman (5) LeRoy DeWitt (4) John H. (3) James (2) John (1) Hugh "Basil"
Latta was born September 25, 1909; d. March 8, 1966 in Memphis, TN of "plasma
cell myeloma." Married Ruth Lusk, daughter of Abraham Alexander Lusk. Ruth was
born on November 22, 1907 in St. Louis, MO, and died Dec. 27, 1974 in Iuka, MS,
Tishomingo Co. She was a resident of Corinth, MS. She died of colon cancer.

Children:206 HUGH L. (7) in 1974 lived in Atlanta, GA.

210 ROBERT FONTAINE (6) LATTA

Earl (5) David Randolph (4) John H.
(3) James (2) John (1) b. July 10, 1929; d. January 19, 1998. m. Shirley Anne
Murrah, daughter of Paul C. Murrah, in 1956. She was born Aug. 13, 1929 and died
Dec. 18, 1974. After her death, Robert married Bobbie Ann Young Mitchell in
February, 1977. They had no children.

Children with Shirley Anne Murrah
Latta:211 WHITNEY MURRAH (7) b. (Living). Sent in information on
her father and grandparents (2007).

219 GLEN WISHARD (7) LATTA

John W. (6) Joseph S.(5) Joseph H. (4) Thomas (3) John (2) James(1) Glen
Wishard Latta was born 11 Nov 1894 in Monrovia, IN, and died 04 Nov 1987 in
Mooresville, Indiana. Buried in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall, Indiana. He
married ANNA MAE MARLEY 04 Apr 1920 in Monrovia, IN, daughter of ALBERT MARLEY
and ELLA KEMP. She was born 18 Aug 1899 in Indiana, and died 20 Oct 1984 in
Mooresville, Indiana. Notes for GLEN WISHARD LATTA: The 1910 census lists Glenn
as a newsboy of the streets. His nickname when he was growing up was "Brownie".
Obituary: Wednesday, November 11, 1987 Mooresville Times : Glenn W. "Brownie"
Latta, 92, of Monrovia died last Wednesday at Morgan County Memorial Hospital,
where he had been a patient for 10 days. He had resided at Miller's Merry Manor
for some time. The son of John and Martha Thompson Latta, he was born on
November 11, 1894, in Morgan County. He married Anna Mae Marley on April 4,
1922, and she died on October 20, 1984. Latta retired in 1981 as owner of the
former Latta Farm Equipment implement business on West Main Street, Mooresville.
A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion and the Masonic
Lodge at Monrovia, the Scottish Rite and Shrine. Surviving are a daughter,
Delores A. Schenck of Gasburg; two sisters, Jessie McCracken and Florence
Hinson, both of Monrovia; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Funeral
rites were on Saturday afternoon at Carlisle and Son Chapel. Burial was in Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery at Hall. Notes for ANNA MAE MARLEY: Obituary: Mooresville
Times, October 24, 1984 Mae Latta, 85, of Monrovia, dies Saturday. Mae Latta,
85, of Monrovia, died Saturday in the Morgan County Memorial Hospital, where she
had been a patient for two weeks. She had been ill for a few months. The
daughter of Albert and Ella Kemp Marley, she was born in Morgan County August
18, 1899, and had spent most of her life in this county. On April 4, 1922, she
married Glen "Brownie" Latta, and he survives. Other survivors include a
daughter, Delores Schenk of Mooresville; two brothers, Clyde Marley of Monrovia
and Cletus Marley of Indianapolis; three grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Latta was a member of the Monrovia Order of Eastern
Star. Her funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Carlisle and Son Funeral Home
in Mooresville. The Rev. Don Endsley will officiate, and burial will be in Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery at Hall. Friends may call at Carlisle's from 3 to 9 p.m.
today.

Child of GLEN LATTA and ANNA MARLEY:

223 DELORES ANN
(8) born 22 Jul 1929 in Monrovia, Indiana, and died 26
Dec 1994 in Plainfield, Indiana. She married (1) JACK FAYE KILLIAN 31 Aug 1948
in Monrovia, IN, son of GEORGE KILLIAN and EDITH SELLARS. He was born 28 Jul
1928 in Mooresville, Indiana, and died 09 Dec 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She
married (2) CHARLES SCHENK 17 Nov 1973, son of MICHAEL SCHENK and MINNIE ALSOP.
He was born 20 Aug 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Notes for DELORES ANN LATTA:
December 28, 1994 Mooresville Reporter - Delores Ann Schenk: Delores Ann Latta
Killian Schenk, 65, Plainfield, died from natural causes Tuesday morning at her
residence. The daughter of Glenn W. "Brownie" Latta and Anna Mae Marley Latta,
she was born July 22, 1929, in Monrovia. She married Jack Killian August 31,
1948. He died December 9, 1964. On November 17, 1973, she married Charles I.
Schenk, who survives in Plainfield. Mrs. Schenk was a self-employed hair stylist
for 26 years. She retired in 1973. She was a member of Monrovia Christian Church
and past worthy matron of Monrovia Eastern Star. Other survivors include a
daughter, Peggy Killian Johnson of Clarks Hill; a stepdaughter, Susan S. Muncie
of Indianapolis; a stepson, Charles T. Schenk of Cloverdale and six
grandchildren. The services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Carlisle & Son Funeral
Chapel in Mooresville. The Rev. John Sichting wilol officiate. Burial will
follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery at Hall. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. (Lived across the road from Bob and Pat Hinson.)
More About DELORES ANN LATTA: Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall, Indiana. More
About JACK FAYE KILLIAN: Burial: Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Indiana. One
child with Jack Killian: Peggy Ann.

222 ERVIN C.(7) LATTA

James S. (6) Joseph S. (5) Joseph H. (4) Thomas (3) John (2) James (1) Ervin
C. Latta was born 14 Aug 1893 in Mooresville, Indiana, and died 22 Dec 1933 in
Mooresville, Indiana. Buried in the Mooresvile Cemetery, Mooresville, Indiana.
Occupation: Doctor. He married RUTH VIRGINIA PEARSON 23 Jan 1919. She was born
08 Oct 1897 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, and died 28 Aug 1969 in
Morgan County, Indiana. Notes for ERVIN C. LATTA: Obituary: Dr. Ervin C. Latta
was born August 14, 1893 in Mooresville. Died December 1932 at home of his
parents, W. Washington St. of pneumonia. Aged 39, 4 months and 8 days. Funeral
at ME Church, buried at Mooresville Cemetery. He has several foster brothers and
sisters. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. (Gertrude Wrightsman) James Latta. He married
Ruth Pierson, of Washington D.C., January 23, 1919. Survivors: Wife, parents,
son Jack, daughter Joan. Graduated from Mooresville HS, attended Purdue
University, and University of Michigan, graduated US Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Was an ensign in the Navy during WWI. Later received MD from IU. Practiced in
Indianapolis. Later became a resident physician for State Hospital, NYC.
Returned to Mooresville, in May 1931, and was connected with Whiting Sanatarium
at Martinsville for a short time and then opened an office in Mooresville.

31 SIMPSON N (3) LATTAJames (2) John (1). Born . Died:. Two of
his wives were Alston sisters. One was Hannah Alston .Hannah Alston on May
25, 1852, by whom he had two children. Thethird wife was a Miss Pierce. Only
the name of one child is known by second marriage. Heserved in the
Confederate Army. Children:____ (4).____ (4).By second
marriage:JAMES OSBORNE (4).
______________________________Mrs. David R. Latta of Michie, Tenn., wife of David Randolph Latta, son of John
HenryLatta, sent me two photographs, one of Major Joseph Walker Latta and
the other of his wife, Bettie. She said he was the uncle and aunt of her
husband. This would make it 5 Joseph Walker Latta Claud A. Latta, formerly
branch No. 29, now of branch No. 10, son of 17 Giles Anderson Latta, said that
as soon as he saw the photographs he recognized them as his great uncle Major
Joseph Walker Latta and his wife Bettie E. Terry Latta. As a child he had
visited them and they had visited at his home. He also said that 4 John Henry
Latta, was his father's uncle, and went to Tenn in the early days. On this I
united branches 10 and 29.______________________________________________________________________________

1930'S NOTES:

On April 24, 1936 Hugh Scarlett, Attorney at Law,
Durhan, N.C. branch 15, writes that"seems that Thomas Latta (branch No. 15)
was the first, or one of the first, of that name that came over here from
Ireland. I think that a brother, maybe James, came with him. I went up to Orange
Co. at about 12 miles to see the old home place of Thomas Latta. I think the
place was settled by Thomas Latta somewhere about 10 or 15 years before the
Revolutionary War, may be more. (In the Occonneechee Mountains in Orange Co.)
This place is situated in a section known as Buck Quarter, rough and ragged.
Tradition says that Thomas Latta could not speak English and could not be
understood only when he cursed and when he did he could be heard from one end of
the Valley to the other. It may be James was the brother of Thomas, or may be
the son of Thomas. I will let you work that out. At St. Mary's grave Yard, in
orange Co. there are several stones marking the graves. These stones of red
sand, and are of the same texture and as far as I can tell, just like the ones
that served as door steps to the kitchen of Thomas Latta. Written on these
stones in the grave yard is the following (see branch No. 15): John Latta, Sr.
born 1734 died 1824. John Latta Jr. born 1779 died 1818. Joseph Latta born 1784
died 1824. These graves are directly behind the foundation of the old English
Church." The above John Latta is 1 John 91) Latta, branch 15, and the other two
are his sons.On July 20, 1936, Rev. Allen H. Godbey of Durham, N.C. (not
related to the Lattafamily), Archaeologist and Orientalist, wrote that James
Latta was a farmer there in 1753, may be earlier. The entry in the first deed
book in Hillsboro, N.C. is to James Latta of Orange Co. a planter of the
Province of N.C. a grant of land from John, Earl Granville next to Captain
Michael Synnott. Synnott got a huge grant from Earl Granville but finding
himself in a sudden pinch, he said half that land, the deed stating "its the
land on which James Latta is now living." This is in the fall. Early in the
Spring he gets his own grant on the other side of Captain Synnott. My guess is
that he was Captain Synnott's son-in-law, but there are no records. But
following the said land it was only "Two Moves" to find that Latta -- St. Mary's
grave yard is on the end of it. "Nobody here knew that St. Mary's grave yard was
on James Latta's land till I showed it up." Owing to the destruction of all
records by Cornwallis, there is a gap of 33 years in Latta. Not another deed for
Latta after 1753, till 1786.

_________________________________________

Copy of North Carolina Historical Commission:This is to certify that
the following is an accurate copy from records in the official custody of the
North Carolina Historical Commission:The United States of America to the
State of North Carolina, Dr. for sundries furnishedand cash paid the Militia
of North Carolina as allowed by the Auditors of Hillsborough District in
December, 1781 as p. report No. 81.To John Latta, L572. From accounts of
United States with North Carolina. War of theRevolution. Book O, p. 45.
Raleigh, July 30, 1924.(signed) R.B. House, Archivist.

On the
same kind on blank as above, and granted by the same auditors, 1781. James Latta
received credit for L1 5s. Specie. Book C. Page 50.See Memorandum Book, page
22, for Wills and Records of Grandville and HillsboroCounties. Information of the family history given me by George A. Durham, grandson of Anna
LattaDurham, Cleotis J. Latta, Mrs. Joseph Curtis Latta, and John W. Latta,
of Melbane, N.C.

__________________________________

DEEDS IN
OLD ORANGE CO., N.C.The following is from a letter written by Rev. Allen
Godbey of Durham, N.C. to Frank F.Latta (branch No. 9), Shafter California.
It refers to branch No. 15.Deed Book, I, 27. Michael Synnott to Thomas
Holden, January 1, 1755, for L55, 500acres on Bucksquarter Creek, part of a
Granville grant to Synnott March 25, 1752. It is theplantation whereon James
Latta now dwells.Book I, page 193. Earl Granville to James Latta February
13, 1756, 294 acres in St.Matthew's Paris on East Forks of Buckquarter,
adjoining Captain Synnott's line. Latta bought on the other side of Synnott. I
suspect he was Synnott's son-in-law.Book II, page 146. Thomas Burford and
wife, Mary to Jane Latta for L135 proclamationmoney. 186 acres on Mountain
Creek (now Cates Creek, immediately east of original Synnott tract). On February
25, 1782 his land sold to Charles Abernathy by James Wilkerson February 11, 1773
and conveyed to Burford April 1, 1778. Mary Burford relinquished her right of
dower.Book II, page 198. John Duglass to James Latta January 12, 1786 for
L10. 50 acres onBuckquarter and Eno River. Recorded February term 1786.Book III, page 142. Stephen Wilson, a weaver, from John Latta, a Taylor, ____
22,1786, for L80 specie, 181 acres on Little River, granted by deed July 21,
1784. Also 235 acres adjoining. Also a tract, (repeats). Witnesses James Latta,
James Latta, Jr. Recorded Aug. Court 1786. John Latta acknowledging.Book
III, page 168. Hadawick Davis to John Latta February 10, 1787 for L100 specie,64 acres on south side of the fork of Little River, 250 acres adjoining said
tract and the lands of James Fausett and John Kelly. Witnesses Robert Davis,
James Davis, Thomas Latta, Jurat. Recorded July Court, 1787. Observe, that in
the old Scotch or Highland deeds any land deal is not between two independent
individuals, but between two families or Clans. He and relatives of the two
parties must be the witnesses.Book IV, page 538. James Latta Sr. to James
Latta Jr. September 18, 1790 for L100, 150acres of the tract at bottom of my
page 6 (date 1 1756). And 50 acres of a tract bought of John Douglas. Witnesses,
John Davis and James Davis. Recorded February term of Court 1792, on
acknowledgment, James Latta Sr. (He must be the original pioneer then. Pretty
old. He does not appear in the records again. He and many of his Clan have no
legible tombstones.)Book IV, Page 402. John Latta, Sr. to James Jackson.
October 1790, for L100 gold andsilver, 64 acres on south side of the fork of
Little River. Part of a tract granted by Earl Granville to John Dunnegan, May
26, 1758. Granted to John Latta by Hadawick Davis February 10, 1787.Book IV,
page 424. Thomas Latta to John Latta April 5, 1791, for L20 gold and silver,93 acres adjoining said John Latta (Sr. the Taylor). Is south end of a tract
purchased by Charles Abercrombie from James Wilkinson, February 11, 1773, and by
Thomas Burford fromAbercrombie April 21, 1778, and conveyed to John Latta
February 5, 1782, and by her to Thomas Latta, January 27, 1784 on Mountain Creek
now Cates Creek. Witnesses James Walker and James Walker Jr. Recorded May Court,
1791.Book IV, page 457. Walter Alyes to Thomas Latta, L295, 389 acres
adjoining JohnLatta, Jr.Book IV, page 704, Thomas Latta to John Latta,
L8, 10s, 8 « acres of the above Alvestract, May 24, 1794. Recorded May
Court, 1793.Book IV, page 645, John Davis to John Latta, L240, 192 acres on
Foresters Creek, partof a Granville grant to Davis March 12, 1755. Dated
April 12, 1793. Witnesses James Latta Jr., Thomas Latta. Acknowledged by Davis
in May Court, 1793.Book V, page 2. A state grant John Latta December 15,
1793, 410 acres on Little River. Adjoins James Latta.Book V, page 649,
John Latta Sr. to Thomas Latta, Jr. $480 silver, 320 acres on EnoRiver, « of
a State Grant to Michael Synnott, March 10, 1783. Witnesses James Latta, Jr.
John Latta, Jr. Acknowledged in the February Curt, 1797.A series of Latta
deals 40 miles away on the grant Alamance in the south east part of thepresent Alamance County. 100 years after formation of Orange Co. in 1845.
Alamance County was cut off of Orange Co. to perpetuate the memory of the Battle
of Alamance, May 1771, three years before Concord. Earl Granville exacted
enormous fees from his tenants, and made illegal levies. The Scotch blood
"exploded" and the battle was on. They won.Book IV, page 266. William Ray to
James Latta, February 3, 1791. L30, 10s. 70 acreson great Alamance and
Little Alamance. Witnesses, W. Ray, John Latta, Jurat. RecordedFebruary
Court 1791. On the record is written, "Rec'd of James Latta, L31, 10s. of the
within. I say, received by me, William Ray." Test W. Ray, John Latta. This was
evidently done to correct a misunderstanding. John Latta, Jurat, made him sign a
receipt on the deed book.The only John Latta, Jurat, in the county is the
one above. Yet he is down here in theinterest of a James Latta not
identified with the Synnott neighborhood, and John Latta does not come down here
after this.Book IV, page 532. February 24, 1792. William Ray to James Latta,
same deed tocorrect an error of 20 poles in a deed a year before.Book
IV, page 686. John Rey to James Latta, July 25, 1793 for eight shillings, 5
acresmore on north side Great Alamance, and on north side of tract already
purchased. The 40 cents an acre looks like a gift; cost of deed only. Witnesses
William Ray, Robert Rey. Acknowledged August Court 1793.Book V, page 44.
James Latta to James Hamilton Roy for L19-1-7d 40 acres on northside Great
Alamance, on west side William Ray. Witnesses William Ray and Robert Ray. March
7, 1794. Latta acknowledged in Court May term 1794.Book VII, page 30, 3 or 4
years later, same deed is recorded. I find three importantwords changed.
Book V, page 44, omitted the word forever.Book V, page 45. William Ray to
James Hamilton Ray, March 6, 1794, for L73, 55 acreson south side Great
Alamance. Witnesses William Ray, Jr. and James Latta, Jurat. Recorded May Court
1794.Book V, page 44 above, both deals by James Hamilton Ray at the same
time, recordedsame time. A young couple setting up for themselves. This Anne
Ray (see below), was adaughter of James Latta, (see branch No. 15). James
Latta is a Jurat himself.Book VI, page 455, James Latta to John Scott, L54,
51 acres on north side GrateAlamance, and a five acre piece north of 51.
Date October 9, 1795. Witnesses James Hamilton Ray and Anne Ray. He charges
Scott $5.00 an acre where in Book VI, page 44, he then charged J.H. Ray one half
of that. A wedding present to his daughter. In Book IV, page 686, John Ray only
asked 40 for what Latta can get $5,000.In these different deeds the name of
Ray is also spelled .A jurat is an officer similar to an alderman, in
English towns -- Webster's Dictionary.

____________________________1996 Note;

The Records, Deeds and Wills. found in Orange Co. N.C. along
with the Help and Records of: H.C. McKee Jr. of Hillsborough, N.C., Branch
No.15,Josh Armstrong of Washington DC., Branch No.7.Have made it
possible to join and update, branch No.10 and Branch No.15.